The 28-year-old, who only signed for the Turkish giants last summer from Trabzonspor, wants to join the Italian side to test himself outside of his native country.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Galatasaray sporting director Bulent Tulun has held successful talks with the representatives of the Serie A club for a deal which includes bonuses on top of the upfront fee.

Yilmaz, in action against Real Madrid, had attracted the interest of Arsenal and Liverpool

Lazio have agreed a €12m fee for the prolific striker

The striker is hoping to test himself outside of his native country

“Liverpool were monitoring the situation, however manager Brendan Rodgers pulled out of the race for the striker last week ”

The 28-year-old spurned the chance of joining Lazio last year in favour of a move to the Turkish champions.

Liverpool were monitoring the situation, however manager Brendan Rodgers pulled out of the race for the striker last week after an injury to defender Sebastian Coates.

Further injuries to Kolo Toure and new signing Aly Cissokho has seen Rodgers turn his immediate attentions to re-strengthening his defensive options.

Arsenal also held an interest in Yilmaz, who scored 32 times in 39 appearances last season, however never followed that up with a formal offer.